Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Sep 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
" What plans he has to include proposals on improving the protection of the public in the forthcoming sentencing White Paper. ..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Sep 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"May I start by wishing the Secretary of State a happy birthday?
The use of technology to prevent crime is developing rapidly. From drones and predictive analytics to biometrics, technology is helping to keep our cities, towns and rural communities safer. How will the Government work with expert organisations to …..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Jul 2020
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" What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting victims of domestic abuse. ..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Jul 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"I was proud to support the Domestic Abuse Bill in this place last week, which shows that we are tackling this serious crime and protecting victims. Most domestic abuse charities reported an increase in cases during the lockdown and fear a further surge in cases as restrictions are lifted. While …..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 17th June 2020
Asked by:
Christian Wakeford (Labour - Bury South)
Question
to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress his Department has made in its review of the means test; and when he plans to bring forward proposals.
Answered by Alex Chalk
The comprehensive review of the legal aid eligibility regime commenced in February 2019. The review is exploring how the current arrangements, including the existing financial thresholds, adequately protect access to justice, particularly for the vulnerable. Whilst the Government had previously committed to complete the review by Summer 2020 and to mark this with publication of a consultation paper, the impact of the Covid-19 crisis has meant this work has been temporarily paused and a revised timetable for delivery of the review will be announced shortly.
Written Question
Tuesday 9th June 2020
Asked by:
Christian Wakeford (Labour - Bury South)
Question
to the Ministry of Justice:
What additional financial support he is providing to help protect victims of domestic abuse during the covid-19 outbreak.
Answered by Alex Chalk
We have announced an unprecedented £76 million extra funding to support survivors of?domestic abuse, sexual violence, modern slavery and vulnerable children and their families. This includes £28 million for victims of domestic abuse.
This funding will help front line charities to provide support to those in need, including through virtual or telephone-based services.
This funding is part of comprehensive measures to support vulnerable people through the pandemic and we are working closely with local bodies, charities and other partners to ensure they get the support they need.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 28 Apr 2020
Domestic Abuse Bill
"I start by paying tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Hyndburn (Sara Britcliffe) for her truly moving maiden speech. She will go down in history as having given the first maiden speech to be performed virtually, and having been—[Inaudible.] —father for the past 17 …..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 28 Apr 2020
Domestic Abuse Bill
"I start by paying tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Hyndburn (Sara Britcliffe) on a truly moving maiden speech. It will go down in history as the first maiden speech to be delivered virtually. Having been a councillor with her father for the last seven years, I know …..."Christian Wakeford - View Speech
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